[Online][LFDM][Private Group][D&D 5e 2024][EST][Paid] Group of Friends Seeking Beginner-Friendly One-Shot for First Tabletop Experience
Hey all,
We’re a private group of 4 friends looking for a DM to run an online one-shot, with the possibility of future sessions if the group and DM click well together.
Our group:
- 4 adult players
- 3 completely new to tabletop D&D
- 1 returning player (last played around 1997)
While most of us are new to tabletop play, we do have a strong fantasy RPG background through games like Baldur’s Gate 1–3, Neverwinter Nights, and Icewind Dale, so we’re familiar with general D&D concepts, terminology, party roles, etc. We’re looking to learn how tabletop play actually flows and build good habits from the start.
What we’re looking for:
- private table only
- beginner-friendly onboarding experience
- patient and collaborative DM
- comfortable teaching mechanics/rules as they come up
- okay with questions and occasional strategy discussion
- friendly, non-adversarial style
System:
- D&D 5e (2024 rules preferred)
Game style: Looking for a balanced mix of:
- combat
- roleplay opportunities
- skill checks/problem solving
- exploration/adventure
We want a fun and welcoming first tabletop experience more than an ultra-hard challenge.
Availability:
- weekends
- Eastern Time
Session length:
- ideally around 4 hours
Platform:
- Discord voice preferred
- open to Owlbear, Roll20, Foundry, or similar
Budget:
- paid
- approximately $15–20/player
Character preferences: We’d strongly prefer either:
- pre-generated characters with some customization options OR
- guided beginner-friendly character creation
Level 2 characters would probably be ideal, but we’re open to your recommendation.
If interested, please message with:
- your DM experience
- experience teaching new players
- preferred style/tone
- platform/tools used
- rates and availability
Bonus if you enjoy helping players understand not just what to do, but why.
Thanks!